University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong is an internationally acclaimed university situated in scenic coastal city of Wollongong, incepted 73 years ago in 1951. It has constantly ranked within top 200 universities worldwide, with specialization in disciplines of health, computing and electrochemistry. The campuses of the university are vast, offering an enriching learning experience to students
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Courses Offered
** Fees mentioned here are approximate and are per year, Unless specified otherwise
Reasons to choose the University of Wollongong
Coastal City of Wollongong
University is nestled in Wollongong, a vibrant and scenic coastal city, few miles away from Sydney. It offers both modern amenities and picturesque natural beaches and breathtaking escarpment.
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Recognition for Excellence
University has immense reputation for imparting high standards of education. Students from different parts of world flocks the university to pursue life-changing and novel education.
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Campus Facilities at the University of Wollongong
Wollongong Campus
- The main operational campus situated at Mt. Kiera, offering academic excellence amidst natural landscapes
- The campus is fully equipped with modern teaching and research facilities. On-campus accommodation ensures convenience to students
- It offers essential recreational facilities such as gym, swimming pool, outdoor sports fields and indoor sports centers
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- A well maintained library with adequate resources and study spaces
- On-campus café’s, food halls, stores and UniBar is available for students
Liverpool Campus
- This campus is situated at southwest of Sydney, it offers
- Latest facilities like simulation labs, students kitchen, lounges and terraces
- Smaller classrooms for personalized and interactive study experience
- Library, separate study spaces and prayer halls for students belonging to different backgrounds
Sydney CBD Campus
- The campus is situated at stunning Darling Harbor, offering
- Easy access to campus via multiple transport systems and sufficient parking lot
- Thoroughly equipped with modern facilities like digital classrooms, library, lounges and meeting areas
- Campus specializes in English for university level studies, offering all relevant facilities and accessibility, making it a hub for tertiary education in an urban setting
Regional Campus
The regional campuses supporting virtual and remote studies, provides ample facilities for an enriching educational experience. These remote campuses are located at Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven, Bega Valley and Southern Highlands
Students Support Services at the University of Wollongong
Academic Support Services
- Learning development support such as workshops and other academic resources ensures students improve academic skills, writing, research and time management
- Well maintained library with adequate resources and study spaces
- Robust IT services such as computer systems, troubleshooting assistance and common campus technological facilities
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Personal & Emotional Well-Being
- University offers free and confidential counseling sessions to students, who are struggling with personal and mental health issues
- Adequate peer support is available to students for academic guidance and campus navigation
- Health and medical services are provided at the campuses, ensuring students overall health care with consultations and advice
- Extensive support is offered to overseas students, aboriginals and strait island students, including students with disabilities
Financial Support
- University offers financial support through various scholarships and bursaries, available to all students as per academic merit, need and other forms of eligibility
- Counseling related to financial management is also offered, helping students to maintain balanced budget, seek emergency funds and cost cutting options
- Specialized support and orientation programs help overseas students to easily adapt to local environment
- Students who are concerned with legal matters are offered expert legal advice with utmost confidentiality
Study Support & Academic Skills
- University offers numerous tools, workshops and resources, enhancing academic and learning skills
- The Students Hub, a dedicated platform, where students can seek academic support, mentorship and book appointments to enhance their academic pursuance
Career Development & Employability
- University offers comprehensive tools and services for students to achieve their career goals
- Provides practical experiences through various means, enhancing prospects of employment
- Experienced professionals from diversified fields offer career guidance to students
Peer Support & Mentorship
- Peer program at the university, helps students to connect with peers or mentors for academic and professional guidance
- AskUOW team at the campuses, dedicatedly offers assistance in administrative works, fees enquiry and graduation grievances
Campus Safety
- University gives utmost priority to safety and security of the students at the campuses
- Support is provided to students who are feeling threatened or facing continuous harassment
- University regularly review the security measures at the campuses, organizes programs related to safety and security
Scholarships & Exchange Programs
- University provides panoramic scholarships opportunities to students from different backgrounds, according to financial need and educational disadvantages
- It also gives ample opportunities for exchange programs, students can participate to study at overseas partnered institutions for broadening their academic horizons
Feedbacks & Complaints
University provides a platform to resolve concerns and queries, they can voice their concerns, mentors at the Students Hub promptly resolves the concerns, letting students to concentrate on studies
Scholarships at the University of Wollongong
Scholarships for Overseas Students
University Excellence Scholarship
International students aspiring to enroll in any undergraduate programs at university are eligible for 30% tuition fee reduction, in order to be eligible, students must have outstanding academic achievements. However, some conditions are applicable to claim this scholarship
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UOW Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
International students aspiring to enroll in postgraduate coursework degrees at university are eligible for 30% tuition fee reduction, in order to be eligible, students must have outstanding undergraduate academic achievements. However, some conditions are applicable to claim this scholarship
India Scholarship
Indian origin students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework at the university are offered 20% reduction in tuition fee, to be eligible, students must have exceptional academic record and should meet the eligibility criteria of chosen program
Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship (India & Pakistan)
Indian and Pakistani students who are willing to enroll for specified programs at the university are offered 50% tuition fee discount. For eligibility, students must prove their leadership potential along with academic brilliance. However, some conditions are applicable to claim this scholarship
Humanitarian Scholarship
University extends helping hand by offering scholarship on humanitarian grounds, students who satisfy the guidelines of humanitarian criteria along with exceptional academic performance stands eligible for entire tuition fee waiver. Interested students are advised to refer scholarship guidelines for more information
UOW Country Scholarship
International students from approved countries seeking enrollment in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees are offered 10-20% reduction in tuition fee. For eligibility, students must have academic achievements and should be citizen of approved country. However, there are some exceptions
Destination Australia Scholarship
$15,000 is offered to international students who commits for enrollment at regional campuses of the university. For eligibility, students must enroll in specified programs and study at regional campuses locations
Internships & Work Experience at the University of Wollongong
Highlighted Internships Programs
Research Internship in Psychology – PSYC360
- Students who are aspiring for this research internship must suffice the following requisites
- Students must complete the prerequisites like PSYC231, PSYC234, PSYC236, PSYC241 and PSYC250
- Manual enrollment is done by the coordinator. The internship is a combination of campus and online work
- Students who undertake this research internship gets to learn the nuances of practical methods along with real-time experience of psychology. 06 credit points are awarded for this internship
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Social Sciences Research Internship – GEOG 292/352
- This research internship offers focus in Built-to-rent (BTR) construction sector, critically addressing the country’s housing crisis
- The internship schedule is flexible, 80 hours of intense personalized or online
- Students get enriched real-world experience on BTR research, detailed analysis on current real estate trends, report preparation with guidance and collaboration of researchers from Auckland and Dublin
International Studies Internship – INTS302
It offers intense practical experience with international perspective for students pursuing international studies at the university
Creative Arts Internship – CACS302
Real-time experience provided at diversified industries, internship is designed to elevate skills of arts students
Politics Internship – POL345 & POL346
It provides deep insights of governance and political processes, including Australian National Internship program
Journalism Internship – JRNL304
Journalism students get the opportunity to grasp skills like reporting, editing and production, offered at conducive environment of media houses
CareerHub – A Gateway to Work Opportunities
- CareerHub offers comprehensive work opportunities like internships, part-time jobs and graduate opportunities
- Content Creator, Brand Ambassador roles, social media influence for brands
- Junior Accountant program, based in accounting firms, exposure to real-time finance environment
- Software Engineer internship at Tokyo, offering advanced technology for software development
Students Life at the University of Wollongong
Diverse & Welcoming Community
University is home to overseas students from as many as 140 countries, fostering inclusivity and diversity at the campuses. The cross-cultural representation at the campuses, ensures diversity, mutual respect, long-lasting friendship and collaboration
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Campus Life & Social Opportunities
- University boasts wide ranging clubs and societies, catering to diversified students representation like sports, culture, arts and technology. It inculcates a sense of belonging and connects to compatible peers
- Entertainment events are regular feature at the university, live concerts, movie nights and festivals celebration keep the students engaged and connected
- On-campus café’s, food halls, stores and UniBar is available for students.
Life at Wollongong
- University is nestled in Wollongong, a vibrant and scenic coastal city, few miles away from Sydney. It offers both modern amenities and picturesque natural beaches and breathtaking escarpment
- Students have the privilege to explore the lively culture of the city through weekly food market, live music venues and art galleries
- Wollongong is conveniently connected with all major public transport systems, students can further benefits by free shuttle bus service from city to campus
Entry Requirements for the University of Wollongong
Academic Requirements
For Undergraduate Entry
Applicants must satisfy similar qualifications at par with Australian year 12, country specific qualifications are assessed in the equivalencies
For Postgraduate Entry
- A bachelor’s degree with concerned subject specialty from recognized university is compulsory
- Few courses at the university, for instance bachelor’s of performing arts requires additional requirements such as an audition for assessment, apart from regular academic qualifications
English Language Requirements
- IELTS – at least 6.0 overall and minimum 6.0 in reading and writing for majority of undergraduate programs
- For professional programs like Nursing and Law, the accepted scores are 6.5-7.0 in IELTS
- TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English scores are also accepted, subject to IELTS scores equivalency
- Applicants who had last two years of studies with English medium in an English speaking country are exempted from English language tests
Pathway Programs
- International students who fails to satisfy the required English language proficiency can opt for English language preparatory courses via university’s college
- They can take admission in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) in packaged format to seek direct entry into programs after completion
- University offers packaged format for students who wishes to improve English language proficiency, the schedule of these courses are as follows
- Students with 4.5 IELTS score, need to undertake 36 weeks of EAP to increase the desired score of 6.0
- Students with 5.0 IELTS score, can undertake 24 weeks of EAP or ETS
Visa Requirements
International students from non-English speaking countries must satisfy the English language proficiency set by the Australian Home Affairs Department, university offers complete assistance and visa requirements for smooth process
Rankings & Awards of the University of Wollongong
Global Rankings
- University constantly ranks among top 1% of global universities
- According to QS World University Rankings 2025, university was ranked at 167th globally and 12th in Australia
- 229th rank in the world and 11th in Australia as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
- As stated by US News Best Global Universities 2024, university was bestowed with 204th global rank and 16th rank in Australia
- 296th rank in the world by Academic Rankings of World Universities 2023
- Secured 16th rank in the world as per The World University Rankings 2023
Sustainability & Social Impact
- Equal 44th rank in the world, according to The Impact Rankings 2024, based on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
- 62nd equal rank in the world and 11th equal rank in Australia, as reviewed by QS World University Rankings
- 10th global rank for (SDG08) Decent Work & Economic Growth
- 20th rank in the world for (SDG06) Clean Water & Sanitation
- Equal 24th rank globally for (SDG10) Reduced Inequality
- University has ranked within top 100 in 15 SDGs out of 17
Global Subject Rankings
- Mining & Mineral – 23rd global rank
- Mechanical Engineering – 20th rank the world
- Nursing – 31st globally
- Nanoscience & Nanotechnology – 33rd rank in the world
- Chemical Engineering – 82nd rank globally
- Energy Science & Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management appeared in top 100 worldwide
- Top 150 in the world subjects – Law, Education, Engineering and Sports Science
- Business & Economics, Geology, Archeology and Aeronautical, Manufacturing Engineering in top 200 in the world
5 Stars Rating
Owing to segments like Teaching, Employability, Research and Facilities, university received five star ratings by QS Star Ratings
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